Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Gifu
Summary
Gifu prefecture is located in the center of Honshu. The remnants of the good old days of Japan, including the world heritage site Shirakawa-go, are preserved; and, many people come from overseas for sightseeing.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen station in the prefecture is Gifu-Hashima Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
2 hoursGifu Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site, Historic Village
Gassho-zukuri (one of the Japanese architectural styles) is a collection of the wisdom of our ancestors to withstand the harsh climate. It is also possible to stay at a private lodging. If you talk directly with the villagers and ask about life in Shirakawa-go, you may discover something new.
Shinhotaka Ropeway
The only two-story ropeway in Japan. You can enjoy an aerial walk at an altitude of 2200m, and you can overlook the Northern Alps at the top of the mountain!
Foods recommended by locals
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Hida beef
Hida brand beef raised in abundant nature. There are various ways to eat it, and it is one of the tastes that you definitely want to taste!
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Gohei-mochi
It is a local snack that has been popular among the ordinary households in this area for a long time. It is made by sticking mochi on a skewer, applying sauce such as miso or soy sauce, and burning it over charcoal.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Gifu Prefecture has a wide range of elevations, from its plains, which are at sea level, to the Hida Mountains, at over 3,000 meters above sea level. As such, the climate varies greatly from region to region, with the typical annual temperature in Gifu City to the south being 16.2 degrees Celsius, and 11.4 degrees Celsius in Takayama City to the north.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
38,243 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
9,905 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
673 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
431 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
250 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Number of international students by country
Nepal
China
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Gifu Prefecture: 2,057
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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